Computers as Mindtools for Schools: Engaging Critical Thinking
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| Audience/Grade: | High School Junior -Continuing Education 11-Continuing Education |
| Discipline(s): |
Engineering Education Research General Engineering, Engineering Science Psychology |
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| Learning Resource Type: |
Reference - Textbook |
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| Author(s): |
David Jonassen |
| Description: | "This book provides a thorough explanation of MindtoolsM197>alternative ways of using computer applications to engage learners in constructive, higher-order thinking about specific areas of study. It presents a rationale for using these tools, discusses individual Mindtools and their use, and suggests effective ways to teach with each Mindtool. Weaves a critical thinking framework throughout the text. Expands coverage of systems modeling tools with new sections on analysis and reasoning. Adds an entirely new section of the book, which includes chapters on intentional information searching via Internet and visualization tools. For educators and school administrators." |
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| Keywords: | mindtools problem-solving knowledge representation |
| Referenced By: |
Mindtools for Engaging Critical Thinking in Classrooms |
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| Related ABET Criteria: |
(e) Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems |
| Intervention(s): |
Visualization tools |
| Use of Resource: |
"Well-known for addressing the use of computers to foster critical-thinking and problem solving, this text was written to teach current and future teachers how to better engage learners more mindfully and meaningfully in the process of learning. Available now in it's Third Edition, it focuses on how to use technology to support meaningful learning through model building, providing powerful strategies for engaging, supporting, and assessing coonceptual change in learners. " |
| Difficulty: |
Medium |
| Interactivity Level: |
Very low |
| Version Info | |
| Publication Date: | June 2010 |
| Platform/Format: |
WWW |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Download URL: | http://www.amazon.com/Computers-Mindtools-Schools-Engaging-Critic |
| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
| Collection: |
NEEDS
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